Drug Interaction Data for EHRs and ePrescribers

Pediatric dosing continues to be a major concern among clinicians in almost all practice settings. In fact, those who do not regularly treat children often have the most questions about proper dosing and treatment. One area where EMR, EHR, and HIS systems can meaningfully differentiate themselves is in providing this information.

Physicians, pharmacists and nurses know that children are not simply "little adults". Besides different dosage precautions, children may require different administration or routes -- and for some cases may receive completely different medications. Different patient education leaflets are also needed when treating children.

For these reasons, it's important to partner with a drug information vendor that is well regarded in pediatrics. Lexicomp is the drug reference vendor of choice among U.S. pediatric hospitals, and has specialized in this area for decades. Most clinicians will see children as patients at some point in their work, and they know that this vulnerable population requires special care. Using Lexicomp as a drug vendor can help put their concerns to rest and add value to their EMR, EHR, or HIS system.